12 Feb 2020
BSI Joins the GGF

Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that BSI, the business improvement company, has joined full membership of the Federation.

BSI has shaped best practice for over 100 years, helping organizations around the world embed excellence, build competence and capability for sustainable growth.

Through its expertise it transfers knowledge through standards, training, certification and software tools to help clients gain market access, comply with regulations, win tenders and build resilience.

On joining the GGF, Mark Barsby BSI Technical Development Manager commented, “BSI is delighted to join the GGF as we feel it is a like-minded organisation with a clear mission to promote the highest industry standards. We will be aiming to take full participation in key technical meetings to share and gain knowledge as well as to network with other member companies.”

James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs added, “I am sure all connected to the GGF will welcome an organisation of the standing of BSI to the membership of the GGF. Their track record of raising and setting industry standards is second to none. They will be a great asset to the GGF and we look forward to a strong working relationship for mutual benefit.”

Charlotte Broady, BSI Global Head of Marketing, Built Environment said, “We are pleased to join the GGF at a time when industry standards and product performance is key to the industry. We are also pleased to be co-exhibiting with the GGF at Fensterbau Frontale in March at Nuremberg. It will provide an excellent platform to showcase our services and support our clients at the window and door industry's largest international trade fair.”

To find out more about BSI please visit https://www.bsigroup.com/windowsanddoors

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For further information contact:

James Lee

GGF Director of External Affairs

07584 164 547

jlee@ggf.org.uk

 

Suzette Santos-Mendes

GGF External Affairs and Marketing Administrator

ssantos-mendes@ggf.org.uk

 

Notes to editors:

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is the primary trade association for companies that make, supply or fit flat glass and related products representing more than 60% of the industry's turnover.

As such the GGF is the recognised leading authority for employers and companies within the flat glass, glazing, window, home improvement, plastics and window film industries. This includes double glazing, Energy Efficient Windows, replacement windows, doors, conservatories, applied film, hardware, safety glazing, sealants, fire resistant glass, emergency glazing, decorative glass, secondary glazing, solar control and plastics.

The GGF provides information for homeowners, professional specifiers and anyone seeking professional and unbiased information on any aspect of glass and glazing in the UK. GGF members supply replacement windows, doors, conservatories and Energy Efficient Windows in all framing materials including Aluminium, PVC-U, Steel and Timber.

The GGF is a great promoter of energy efficient glazing and the GGF's Carbon Calculator enables homeowners and others to see how much money and carbon can be saved by installing new Energy Efficient Windows. 

Architects and Specifiers are well supported with a range of literature and professional advisors to assist with all aspects of specification and related issues. GGF Members sign up to the Federation's Code of Good Practice and are vetted before being accepted. A free conciliation service is provided for mediation between customers and supplying member companies when required.

For further information go to: http://www.ggf.org.uk or for consumer information generated by the GGF please visit www.MyGlazing.com